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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,197.51 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,197.51 and 518.72 is: 715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,197.51 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,197.51 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,197.51 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 621,172.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,172.39/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.55

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